Mickey Hardt

Mickey Hardt (born March 27, 1969) is an actor, model and martial artist born in Switzerland.[2] He is best known for his role in the German television series Codename: Puma. Hardt is skilled in Taekwondo and Savate.[3]

Mickey Hardt
Born (1969-03-27) March 27, 1969
Switzerland
NationalityLuxembourg[1]
Occupation(s)model actor, martial artist
Known forJosh Engel (The Puma)

Life and career

Hardt's interest in martial arts began at the age of 8.[2] He started training in Taekwondo in Luxembourg from 1984 and received his 1st dan three years later.[3]

His career however, started with modeling and then he took acting classes.[2] He was discovered by Hong Kong-based martial artist Donnie Yen, who was working on the choreography of a German action series called Codename: Puma.[2] Hardt also trained with Yen's stunt team[1] and appeared in the Hong Kong movie The Twins Effect.[2]

He starred as the titular hero in Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004) alongside David Carradine and in its sequel, Max Havoc: Ring of Fire (2006).

Hardt received his 2nd dan in Taekwondo in 2011.[4]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Vita" (in German). Mickey Hardt Official website. Archived from the original on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  2. "Mickey Hardt". Hong Kong Movie Database. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  3. "Training session with actor Mickey Hardt". Luxembourg Taekwondo Association. 2011-03-18. Archived from the original on 2017-06-29. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
  4. "Meet Mickey Hardt". Luxembourg Taekwondo Association. 2011-07-02. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-11-11.
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